title: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome: the complexities of phenotype and treatment.
abstract: Tourette syndrome is a chronic motor and vocal tic disorder, which is common (1%). The aetiology is complex (mostly genetic) and 90% of people have co-morbid psychiatric disorders and reduced quality of life. Management includes reassurance, education, behavioural treatments and medications for tics and psychopathology.
authors.affiliation: University College London, London, UK.
authors.forename: Mary M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Robertson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019958:Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000150:complications; D010641:Phenotype; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D055815:Young Adult